Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act. It directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert Parris Moses. The award recognizes his achievements and contributions to advancing American education and civil rights. The Secretary of the Treasury is instructed to design and strike the gold medal bearing his image and name. Following the award, the gold medal will be given to his daughter, Maisha Moses. The Secretary is also authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to cover the production costs.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The legislation formally recognizes Robert Parris Moses, a towering figure in African American history and civil rights leadership.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill honors Robert Parris Moses, recognizing his monumental contributions to civil rights and racial equality.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The bill honors an influential math literacy educator and advocate for student equity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Civil Rights and Education Leadership: Section 3(a) authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Robert Parris Moses for his achievements and contributions to American education and civil rights. This acts as a formal public recognition of his influential work as a civil rights activist, peace activist, public education advocate, and math literacy educator.
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Commemoration for the Family: Section 3(c) specifies that following the award, the gold medal will be given to Maisha Moses, the daughter of Robert Parris Moses. This provides a direct, tangible honor to his family in memory of his life and work.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Use of Public Enterprise Funds: Section 6(a) authorizes charges against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay for the costs of striking the medals. While proceeds from selling duplicate bronze medals are deposited back into the fund under Section 6(b), the initial creation of the gold medal draws upon this public fund.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The legislation formally recognizes Robert Parris Moses, a towering figure in African American history and civil rights leadership. Would students be better off under this? — The bill honors an influential math literacy educator and advocate for student equity.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill honors Robert Parris Moses, recognizing his monumental contributions to civil rights and racial equality.
- 12/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House